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Are you a passionate, proactive, and curious individual seeking an extraordinary internship experience in Brussels? Look no further! We at TheMerode are on the lookout for someone just like you.

About us:

TheMerode is a totally new concept in Brussels – a vibrant club where people come together to meet, mingle, learn, and have fun. We believe in collective intelligence, curiosity, intuition, and enjoyment. Our mission is to provide a welcoming and engaging space where members can connect, grow, and create lasting memories.

Why intern with us:

1. Innovative Environment: At TheMerode, you'll be immersed in a totally new and innovative concept that challenges traditional norms. This internship offers a unique opportunity to contribute to something fresh and exciting.
2. Ambitious Team: Join a team of young, ambitious, and forward-thinking individuals passionate about positively impacting people's lives. We value creativity and open-mindedness, making this an ideal space for your ideas to thrive.
3. Hands-on Experience: As an intern at themerode, you won't make coffee runs. Instead, you'll have real responsibilities from day one, organizing experiences and talks for our members, helping them plan private events, and ensuring they feel at home.
4. Networking Opportunities: This internship will provide you with valuable networking opportunities with industry professionals, fellow interns, and our diverse community of members.
5. Personal Growth: We are committed to your personal and professional growth. You'll have the chance to learn and develop your skills, gaining insights into event planning, member engagement, and community building.

What we're looking for:

• Passionate individuals with a strong belief in the power of collective intelligence and a desire to create meaningful experiences for others.
• Proactive and resourceful doers who are always eager to take on new challenges.
• Excellent communication skills and a friendly demeanour to ensure our members feel welcomed and valued.

Internship Details:

• Duration: at least 2 months
• Location: Brussels, Place Poelaert 6 Belgium
• Start Date: now!

Don't miss out on this chance to be a driving force behind the TheMerode experience! Join us in shaping unforgettable moments for our members and making a difference in our community.

How to apply:

Interested candidates are invited to send their CVs and a cover letter below or by email to: hr@themerode.com

We look forward to receiving applications from passionate and inspiring people who want to contribute to TheMerode's unique experience. 

TheMerode is a private club that fosters a diverse and intergenerational community of over 1,700 members, merging the worlds of business and culture. It's a collective story of individuals coming together, connecting, and shaping a new kind of club.

As a collaborative and human-centric project, we bring people together to develop new visions. We initiate conversations and connect curious minds because we believe that growth comes from the exchange of ideas and exposure to something new.

Key responsibilities 

• Always ensure a warm welcome to all members and guests. 
• Be friendly, courteous and polite. 
• Answer phones promptly with a warm friendly tone.
• Direct people to the relevant areas and unit guests with their members.
• Make update on members updates in the ERP system. 
• To recognize repeat members and guests ensuring we understand all their requirements and preferences, ensuring that the clients feel valued.
• Cloackroom management.
• Always be informed on what is happening at TheMerode. 
• Build strong personal relationships with all stakeholders.
• Supports and contributes to the overall success of TheMerode.
• Alongside your key duties you may be asked to complete other tasks as and when necessary and reasonably required in line with business needs.

Personal Skills

• Has strong interpersonal skills needed to build trust amongst employees at all levels
• Is a ‘team player’ and enjoys working in partnership with colleagues
• Views individual differences to build new ideas and innovations
• “Owns” problems and find solutions
  
  

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience hosting or in the Horeca sector is a plus
• Possess excellent written and oral communication
• Passion for delivering excellent guest service
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work within a team
• Excellent organizational
• Trilingual: FR – NL – EN  

How to apply:

Interested candidates are invited to send their CVs and a cover letter below or by email to: hr@themerode.com

We look forward to receiving applications from passionate and inspiring people who want to contribute to TheMerode's unique experience. 

TheMerode, the most open private social club in Brussels, is currently seeking a dynamic Onsite Manager to join our team of professionals. In this role, you will assume the responsibility of overseeing the club's operations and ensuring exceptional service delivery during events.

As an Onsite Manager at TheMerode, you will thrive in an environment that challenges your skills and offers opportunities for personal growth, networking, and knowledge sharing. If you are enthusiastic about event management and are ready to contribute to our ambitious projects, we invite you to consider this exciting career opportunity. 

Mission

The Onsite Manager at TheMerode is responsible for overseeing our events from start to finish, ensuring everything runs smoothly.

The Onsite Manager is responsible for staff management and ensuring the well-being of clients and venues during events. Additionally, they play a crucial role in providing feedback to enhance the overall customer and member experience.

Areas of responsibility

• Event Staff Management: Supervise and act as the primary point of contact for clients during events.
• Technical Support: assist with basic technical queries
• Client Availability: Ensure constant availability to respond to the client's needs throughout events.
• Venue Maintenance: Manage and upkeep the various event spaces at TheMerode.
• Set-Up Assistance: Provide support in event preparations and setup when required.
• Representation: Uphold a high standard of professionalism on behalf of the club.
• Continuous Improvement: Deliver constructive feedback to event managers to enhance event quality consistently.

Profile

• Freelancer contract only.
• Fluent in English and French, knowledge of Dutch is a plus.
• Solution-oriented and highly responsive.
• Dynamic, proactive, and deeply passionate about the role.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a proven ability to collaborate within a team.
• Excellent organizational capabilities.
• Effective communication skills.
• Independent and proactive in taking initiative.
• Adept at proposing ideas and solutions.
• Sensitive to aesthetics and design.
• Attentive and detail-oriented.
• Technical skills are an advantageous asset.

How to apply:

Interested candidates are invited to send their CVs and a cover letter below or by email to: hr@themerode.com

We look forward to receiving applications from passionate and inspiring people who want to contribute to TheMerode's unique experience. 

Mission

Like the other members of the Members department, the Administration Manager's mission is to be an Ambassador who demonstrates a real commitment to TheMerode. He/she is responsible for managing the members' database and optimising it so that it is up-to-date daily and can be used in real-time by all team members who need information to carry out their duties and achieve their objectives.

Areas of responsibility:

1. Data Manager

• Systematically populate the CRM database with as much information as possible about members, giving a 360° view of their profile and how they are active within the Club.
• Carry out regular checks to ensure that the member database is up to date and that all the information stored is correct.
• Produce a weekly report for the Member's department so that the membership strategy and process can be adjusted.
• Extract data from the CRM according to requests.
• Report any IT problems or improvements (bugs) to the
• Digital department.

2. Member Management

• Check the profiles of all new members about their administrative data and ensure they are complete.
• Identify members who qualify as ‘low users’ and pass on the information to the Community Managers (retention).
• Managing automatic renewals in consultation with the Community Managers.
• Helping the Sales Manager to enter all member information into the CRM.
• Manage the members' mailbox.

3. Accounting Administration

• Sending invoices to members who request them.
• Check invoice payments and follow up on reminders.
• Manage reminders for unpaid invoices (memberships and programming).
• Managing unpaid invoice reminders for events organised at TheMerode.

Profile required :

• Strong administrative skills
• Computer literate
• Problem solver
• Deep understanding of TheMerode values.
• Proven experience in the administrative management of members (clubs, associations, concierge services, etc.)
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Languages required: English/French (Dutch is a plus)

How to apply:

Interested candidates are invited to send their CVs and a cover letter below or by email to: hr@themerode.com

We look forward to receiving applications from passionate and inspiring people who want to contribute to TheMerode's unique experience. 

Mission:

Reporting to TheMerode's Head of Programme, the Programme Manager's mission is to develop a conference program while maintaining a dynamic network of exceptional curators and ensuring effective coordination with them. This function is crucial in the ongoing enrichment of programming, aimed at providing a memorable and inspiring experience for members.

 Areas of responsibility:

Area 1: Curator Management

• Work closely with the Head of Programme to understand TheMerode's strategic directions.
• Identify emerging and established talent in various fields such as business, science, sustainability, personal development, etc...
• Establish relationships with experts, influential thinkers, and opinion leaders to enrich the programme portfolio.
• Coordinate interviews and selections of potential speakers and moderators. 

Area 2: Strategic watch and programme

• Keep abreast of relevant themes and current events in line with TheMerode's mission.
• Get in touch with speakers, journalists, and inspirational leaders, to build up a portfolio of potential speakers and moderators.
• Establish partnerships with high-level speakers, lecturers, opinion leaders and experts in various fields.
• Submit proposals at programme meetings.
• Coordinate with the production manager for aspects related to the room reservation schedule.

Area 3: Programme operationalization

• Ensure online content presentation of the programme on TheMerode website. Content creation.
• Manage the budget for each event.
• Manage the speaker's briefing, the management of speakers and any other external contributors, and finalize the performance with them.

Area 4: Administrative management

• Supervise administrative tasks related to curator coordination.
• Ensure proper documentation of contracts or agreements, and information relating to curators.

Skills required:

• Excellent writing and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and attract talent in a variety of fields.
• Ability to effectively coordinate activities and work as part of a team.
• Strong understanding of current trends in; economics, politics, arts and culture, networking, leisure, exceptional career paths, science, philosophy, ecology and personal development.
• Experience in event coordination.
• Languages required: French and English.

How to apply:

Interested candidates are invited to send their CVs and a cover letter below or by email to: hr@themerode.com

We look forward to receiving applications from passionate and inspiring people who want to contribute to TheMerode's unique experience.